Inside the imperial palace, Qiao San, who had just completed his mission, was reporting to Princess Wanyao.
“Your Highness, it seems the righteous fools have taken the bait. They’re fully preparing for the upcoming Grand Assembly of Immortals!”
Qiao San stretched lazily with a smug grin and said playfully, “Longmu and her group won’t be making any major moves for now. When are we going to deal with those stinky Taoist priests? Just looking at their self-righteous expressions makes me angry!”
“Giggle… Brother Da, don’t be in such a hurry. Let’s wait until they’re fighting to the death over the secret map at the Grand Assembly of Immortals. Then we can make our move.”
Yushan smiled sweetly as she high-fived Qiao San, her eyes sparkling with charm as she coquettishly said, “Brother Da, be patient. It’ll be the fifteenth of May before you know it.”
May fifteenth – again May fifteenth. Whether by coincidence or necessity, both the righteous and evil factions were unconsciously waiting for this day of the Grand Assembly of Immortals!
The beauty of the earthly princess intoxicated men, but the lecherous rogue dared not face her for long. Pretending to yawn with hazy eyes, he said, “I need to rest now, Your Highness. I’ll take my leave.”
“Brother Da, if you’re tired, why don’t you lie down on my bed for a while?” Princess Wanyao was truly extraordinary, speaking such words so naturally.
“Hehe… No need. I don’t sleep well on new beds.”
Under the seduction of Princess Wanyao, Qiao San fled like a thief, not because he didn’t want to overpower the delicate beauty Yushan, but because he dared not, and simply couldn’t!
Inside the Yufei Palace, the rogue Qiao San enjoyed a rare night of solitude. A thick red glow surrounded his body, the strong aura indicating his complete recovery.
During deep meditation, Qiao San’s spiritual soul floated out of his body, drifting into a realm of ethereal dreams.
Between green mountains and clear waters, the curious rogue was momentarily stunned, his usual rascal demeanor suddenly gone, replaced by pure joy.
Wasn’t this the lakeside he loved most as a child? Why had he returned here?! He clearly remembered his mother often bringing his eldest brother and himself here when he was young.
Homesickness welled up in his heart as Qiao San thought of Liubang Town and his family.
Just as he was savoring the most beautiful memories of his life, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him.
“Little brother, want to play hide-and-seek?”
Qiao San turned around and saw his eldest brother, delight lighting up his face as he exclaimed, “Big brother, how did you get here too? Great! We haven’t played together in ages!”
In the imperial palace, the bold third, having completed his mission, was reporting the situation to the Princess of Ten Thousand Demons.
“Your Highness, it seems those fools from the righteous path have fallen for it. They are fully preparing for the Assembly of Immortals!”
Qiao San stretched lazily, grinning mischievously. “The Dragon Mother and her followers are lying low for now. When shall we deal with those stinky Taoists? Their smug faces make my blood boil!”
“Giggle… Don’t be hasty, Bold Brother. Let them fight to the death over the secret map at the Assembly of Immortals. We can make our move then.”
The Jade Fan clapped hands with Qiao San, her charm and coquettish smile captivating. “Bold Brother, be patient. The fifteenth of May is almost here.”
The fifteenth of May—it was no mere coincidence but an inevitable convergence of circumstances. Both the righteous and the wicked were eagerly awaiting the day of the Assembly of Immortals!
The beauty of the Princess of the Underworld intoxicated men, but the lascivious rogue dared not face her for long. Feigning a yawn, he said with drowsy eyes, “I need to rest, Your Highness. Farewell.”
“Bold Brother, if you’re tired, why not lie down on my bed for a while?” The Princess of Ten Thousand Demons spoke with such natural ease, as if such words were commonplace.
“Heh, heh… No need. I’m not used to new beds.”
Under the temptation of the Princess, Qiao San fled like a thief. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to embrace the delicate beauty of the Jade Fan, but he dared not—and could not!
In the Jade Concubine’s palace, the rogue slept alone for the first time in a while. A thick red light enveloped his form, and his strong aura indicated he had fully recovered.
In deep meditation, Qiao San’s spirit drifted out of his body, entering a dreamlike realm.
Amidst green hills and clear waters, the curious rogue was momentarily stunned. His usual rascal demeanor vanished, replaced by pure joy.
Isn’t this the little lake I loved as a child? Why am I back here? He clearly remembered his mother often bringing his elder brother and him here.
A sense of nostalgia welled up, and Qiao San couldn’t help but think of Liulang Town and his family.
Just as he was lost in the fondest memories of his life, a familiar voice suddenly called out behind him.
“Third Brother, want to play hide-and-seek?”
Qiao San turned to see his elder brother and was overjoyed. “Big Brother, how did you get here? Great! It’s been so long since we played together!”
In a daze, the Qiao brothers, though grown men, felt their hearts return to childhood. The warmth of family love filled the air between the green hills and clear waters.
After playing to exhaustion, the brothers lay side by side on the grassy lakeside.
“Third Brother, I must go. The Qiao family will depend on you alone from now on.”
Qiao Da’s sudden words were filled with melancholy and a sense of relief. Before Qiao San could react, his brother stood up and sighed softly, “Your sister-in-law has suffered as long as she’s been with me. Third Brother, I know some things… Sigh… From now on, I entrust Qingniang to you. You must remember to make her happy!”
The words lingered in his ears, but Qiao Da’s figure gradually faded away. Qiao San, anxious, reached out to grab him, but only grasped emptiness. Qiao Da’s form slowly vanished into the heavens and earth.
“Big Brother—” Qiao San shouted, jolting awake from the dream.
It was just a dream. Thank goodness it was only a dream! No, Big Brother is protected by the Twelve. He couldn’t be in danger!
But… why did I have such a nightmare? The Book Spirit once said that those who practice immortal arts and Taoist magic have transcended the mortal body. Under normal circumstances, they do not dream. If they do, it is often a—portent!
How could this be…
The ominous premonition consumed Qiao San’s mind. The excitement of seducing royal women vanished, replaced by restless pacing in his chamber.
No, I must return home as soon as possible. If something really happens to Big Brother, I’ll regret it forever.
Once the thought of leaving took hold, Qiao San found life in the palace dull and tasteless.
Though the feasts were grand, eating the same every day lost its appeal. Moreover, most of the women in the palace had already been tasted by him. Except for Beigong Zhen, who combined spirit and desire, and the Jade Concubine, whom he had bedded the most, he couldn’t even remember the names of the others.
Ah, right. I heard the Empress is also a peerless beauty. Why not… Alas, she’s Zhen’er’s mother, my mother-in-law. How could I possibly?
Though he lamented in his heart, a surge of heat escaped his lips. The mother-daughter relationship between Beigong Zhen and the Empress made his reason retreat but his desire roar.
Mother and daughter—what a pair of stunning beauties. If both were to submit to him at once, the sensation—hush!
The power of taboo is irresistible. Qiao San couldn’t help but close his eyes, his mind filled with long, swirling fantasies.
Lost in forbidden desire, Qiao San didn’t notice that as soon as his wild thoughts emerged, a lustful blood mark appeared clearly on his forehead. The more he indulged, the brighter the mark became.
Indeed, forbidden desire is the most depraved and demonic aspect of all lust.
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The capital suddenly quieted down overnight. When a new imperial decree spread across the land, the various sects of cultivators ceased their hunt for demons. Instead, they focused on selecting young talents from their ranks, while also preparing for the possibility of failure.
The Spirit Fire Sacred Pill, a treasure coveted by all mortal cultivators—no one would easily give it up.
Beneath the calm, undercurrents surged. The storm was brewing, and the dark clouds in the sky seemed to press down on the palace walls, suffocating the earth.
Ten days later would be the fifteenth of May. The Assembly of Immortals, originally a celebration of the Empress Dowager’s birthday, had already been altered by the appearance of the rogue. What fierce clashes would occur then?
On this day, the royal family held a private banquet to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s birthday.
The emperor, who had fled the palace, finally returned. All the concubines dressed in their finest, arriving one after another at the Empress Dowager’s Palace of Longevity.
The Jade Concubine and the Empress, who usually avoided each other, now smiled and maintained the facade of harmony among the royal women.
The Empress and the Jade Concubine stood side by side, chatting and laughing as if they were the closest of friends, leaving a newly appointed eunuch marveling at their performance.
Women are indeed born actresses. They really know how to put on a show.
After playing until exhausted, the two brothers lay closely together on the grass by the lake.
“Little brother, when I’m gone, the Qiao family will depend on you alone.”
Qiao Da’s sudden words were filled with melancholy yet carried a hint of relief. Before Qiao San could react, he stood up, sighing softly, “Your sister-in-law has been with me for so long, suffering all these years. Little brother, there are some things I’ve always known… From now on, I entrust Qingniang to you. Promise me you’ll make her happy!”
As these words echoed in his ears, Qiao Da’s figure gradually faded away. In a panic, Qiao San reached out to grab his brother, but only grasped emptiness. Qiao Da’s silhouette slowly vanished into the horizon!
“Big brother!” Qiao San shouted loudly, suddenly awakening from his dream.
It was just a dream, fortunately. Impossible! Big brother had twelve protections; he would absolutely be safe!
But… why would he have such a nightmare?! Shuling had once said that those who could practice immortality techniques had transcended ordinary human bodies and wouldn’t normally dream. When they did, it was often an omen!
How could this be…
The ominous premonition overwhelmed Qiao San’s mind, the excitement from seducing royal women vanished. Restless, he paced around the room again and again…
No, he must return home as soon as possible. If anything happened to his eldest brother, he would only regret it too late.
Once this decision formed, Qiao San immediately found palace life dull and tasteless.
Though the feasts were excellent, eating them every day eventually lost its appeal. Moreover, most of the women in the palace had already been with him, except for Beigong Zhen, who shared spiritual and physical union with him, and Yufei, who he had slept with most frequently. He couldn’t even remember the names of the others.
Ah, right! He’d heard the empress was also a peerless beauty. Why not… Sigh, too bad she was Zhen’er’s mother, practically his own mother-in-law. How could he possibly do that?!
Though he sighed in regret at this thought, a surge of passion burst forth. The mother-daughter relationship between Beigong Zhen and the empress made his reason retreat while his desires roared.
Mother and daughter! What a pair of peerless beauties! If both were beneath him, moaning and submitting passionately… What a sensation – Whew!
The power of taboo was eternally irresistible. Unconsciously closing his eyes, the rogue let his imagination run wild, vivid fantasies flashing before his mind’s eye.
As Qiao San indulged in these forbidden desires, he didn’t notice that the moment these wild thoughts emerged, a crimson mark of lust appeared clearly between his eyebrows. The more stimulating his thoughts, the brighter this bloody mark became.
Indeed, forbidden desires were the most lewd and bewitching aspect of all desires.
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Suddenly, the capital became quiet overnight. When the new imperial edict spread throughout the land, various cultivation sects ceased their pursuit of demons but actively selected young talents from each sect while preparing for alternative plans in case of failure.
The Linghuo Immortal Elixir was a treasure that cultivators across the world longed for. No one would easily give up on such an opportunity.
Under this apparent calm, hidden currents surged. The storm was coming, and dark clouds in the sky seemed to press down on the palace walls, making the earth feel suffocated.
Ten days from now would be May fifteenth. Originally a birthday celebration for the Grand Assembly of Immortals, it had already changed dramatically due to the rogue Qiao San’s involvement. What intense confrontation would occur on that day?!
On this day, the royal family held an internal banquet to celebrate the birthday of the Grand Dowager.
The emperor, who had been hiding outside the palace, rarely returned to the inner chambers. All the concubines in the palace dressed up elaborately and successively arrived at the Wanshou Palace where the Grand Dowager resided.
Yufei and the empress, who usually avoided each other, now had to maintain a facade of harmony and cordiality between royal women.
Standing side by side, the empress and Yufei exchanged smiles and sweet conversation, appearing intimately close. This sight caused a nearby new eunuch to silently marvel!
Women were indeed born actresses. They could really put on a show, damn them.
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